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Clara Whitley

Green Chilaquiles

Enjoy a delicious twist on classic chilaquiles with crispy tortillas, homemade green salsa, and creamy toppings. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chips
  • 6 pieces corn tortillas, cut into triangles Feel free to use store-bought tortilla chips for a quicker option
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
For the Green Salsa
  • 4 pieces tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 2 pieces green chilies (jalapeños or serranos for heat)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 piece juice of 1 lime
  • to taste salt
For Topping
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (or feta for a twist)
  • 1/4 cup crème fraîche (or Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
  • as needed sliced radishes and avocado (optional, but delicious)
  • as needed fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking Chips
  1. Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot (but not smoking), gently add the tortilla triangles in batches, frying them until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle with a touch of salt.
Making the Salsa
  1. Boil a pot of water and add the tomatillos and green chilies.
  2. Let them simmer for about 10 minutes until soft, their color should deepen from bright green.
  3. Drain them and toss into a blender with onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
  4. Blend until smooth and taste before adjusting seasoning.
Bringing it All Together
  1. In a large skillet, gently toss the crispy tortillas in the green salsa over low heat for about 1-2 minutes, until coated but not soggy.
  2. Serve hot on a platter, sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco and crème fraîche.
  3. Add slices of radishes and avocado, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to customize your chilaquiles. To spice them up, add more chilies or cayenne. Incorporate shredded chicken or sautéed veggies for heartiness. For a vegan option, use avocado and cashew cream.

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